Bus services suspended after families block Araniko transport in Ramechhap

Summary

After a tragic bus crash in Ramechhap killing twelve people, victim families blocked Nepal Araniko Yatayat buses causing a suspension of services due to security concerns.

Key Points
  • Families of victims from a bus crash in Manthali Municipality blocked buses operated by Nepal Araniko Yatayat Sewa Pvt Ltd.
  • The driver and co-driver of a bus were assaulted and have fled, with no current contact.
  • An agreement was made to resume traffic and provide compensation, but fresh obstructions followed at the crash site.
  • Nepal Araniko Yatayat suspended all bus services on the Kathmandu–Khurkot–Manthali road section citing security risks after the accident that killed twelve and injured eight.
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